Gold-weight
Akan
Description
Subject Matter:
Geometric gold-weight decorated with a wavy line surrounded by comb-like motifs on two sides.
Physical Description:
Gold-weight in the shape of a square with a central undulating line flanked by raised bars on two sides. Some of the recesses seem to be filled, possibly with lead, perhaps to adjust the weight.
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